HR Project Lead — Cross-Functional Impact

Abbott; Illinois; On-site; USD 78,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott Park, IL-based Senior Project Coordinator within the CHR Corporate Human Resources division supports priority HR initiatives, collaborating with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to drive execution and alignment across stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, budget awareness, meeting facilitation, and proactive process improvements, with opportunities to work in a global, diverse environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree (± 4 years) in Human Resources, IT, Project Management, Business Administration or a related field.
• Microsoft PowerPoint skills required.
• Exceptional organizational, time-management, and multitasking abilities, with attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels.
• Demonstrated ability to problem-solve, anticipate needs, and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing project plans, timelines, and schedules.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, including scheduling, drafting agendas, capturing minutes, and following up on action items.
• Track and monitor project progress, milestones, risks, and issues; capitalize as appropriate.
• Maintain and update project management tools, trackers, and dashboards.
• Support preparation of project updates, status reports, and stakeholder presentations.
• Help drive alignment and coordination across global, cross-functional teams.
• Assist with budget management activities, including tracking expenditures, processing purchase orders, and coordinating with vendors.
• Proactively seeks and recommends innovative ways to improve the HR portfolio processes.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Time management

Multitasking

Problem solving

Education

Associates Degree in HR/IT/PM/Business Administration

Tools

Microsoft Project

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Abbott Park, IL-based Senior Project Coordinator within the CHR Corporate Human Resources division supports priority HR initiatives, collaborating with Project Managers and cross-functional teams to drive execution and alignment across stakeholders.

The role emphasizes strong organizational and communication skills, budget awareness, meeting facilitation, and proactive process improvements, with opportunities to work in a global, diverse environment.